The Air Signs of the Zodiac
The Air Signs of the Zodiac represent Air energies that are fast moving, unstable, fickle and very intellectual and communicative. The element of Air is the fastest moving element, its direction is lateral and the best way to understand it is by using the wind as an example. It is a Masculine energy, meaning that the energy is being spent as opposed to inward flowing and receptive as in the case of Feminine energies. The 3 Air Signs of the Zodiac give us this light and fast moving Air energy in 3 different modalities.
Libra the initiative power of Air is ruled by Venus
The Cardinal Air Sign of Venus, Libra is the manifestation of intellectual and modern, innovative creativity in a forceful and forward pushing manner. Whenever Libra falls in the Birth Chart, that is the are where we can experience and express our free flowing creativity and design. Libra is the place of ultimate unbridled mental comfort.
For example Capricorn people have Libra in the 10th House, Tauruses have Libra in the 6th House, etc.
Aquarius the Fixed energy of Air is ruled by Saturn and Rahu
The Fixed Air Sign of Saturn (Co-ruled by Rahu) Aquarius is the manifestation of the power and energy of Air in a stable, constant and ambitious manner that has excellent staying power. Interconnectedness, universalist thinking and large networks are the hallmark of Aquarius. The House where Aquarius falls in the Birth Chart shows the are where these innovative, borderless and science oriented energies will manifest.
For example, Virgo people have Aquarius in their 6th House, Leos have Aquarius in their 7th House, etc.
Gemini the Mutable changeable power of Air is ruled by Mercury
The Mutable Air Sign Gemini, ruled by Mercury is where the already fast moving and light energy of Air manifests in extreme intellectual suppleness and insatiable curiosity. The changeability of Gemini itself can bring out the less attractive Air qualities, so gossiping, irresponsible communication, unreliability, lack of ability to focus often shows in the Birth Chart according to the House placement of Gemini.
For example Scorpio people have Gemini in the 8th House, Cancers have Gemini in the 12th House, etc.